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Hotel Barge
Shannon Princess II
Cruise the River Shannon through the heart
of Ireland
Seven Days / Six Nights
Save 50% on 20 June 2010 Walking Cruise 
The
10 passenger Shannon Princess II is the
largest hotel barge cruising the Lower Shannon.
Newly refitted, she is the essence of Irish
hospitality and offers well balanced, comfortable
accommodations.
Her experienced Captain and crew go out
of their way to ensure your every need is
accommodated. Your Chef was trained at Ballymaloe
School and distinguishes herself at every
meal with signature dishes like parcels
of wild salmon, roast of spring lamb, variations
of shellfish stew with fresh herbs and of
course a grand selection of deserts.
The Shannon represents Ireland at its finest.
Rolling green fields, lakes and rivers,
ancient Celtic monasteries and an abundance
of wildlife. The legends and fables of Ireland
are found everywhere and well understood
by the warm and hospitable Irish people
whose extraordinary history has been varied
and sometimes difficult but who somehow
always find the time to chat and discuss
the time of the day. Our Shannon cruise
brings you in touch with the very soul of
Ireland.
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Highlights |
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See the Iron Age
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre |
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Tour the ruins
of the legendary 6th century Clonmacnoise |
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Full day excursion
to Galway City |
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Visit the unusual Leap Castle |
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Tour the Birr Castle with its
stunning landscaped gardens |
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Visit Killaloe and its cathedral |
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Culinary Notes |
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Regional Specialties
Baked Baby Lobster
Roast Shoulder Of Lamb
Black Velvet Crepes filled
with Raspberries and served
with Champagne Sauce
Wine Cellar
A wide selection of French
and other European wines,
complemented by some wonderful
Irish
single malt whiskies.
Cheese Board
Cashel Blue Farmhouse Cheese
Boilie Goats Cheese,
Carrigbyrne Soft Cheese
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Boat Features |
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107 feet long |
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10 passengers |
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3 Irish Crew |
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5 Twin/Double
Suites |
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Centrally heated |
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Panoramic windows |
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Sundeck |
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Check
availability of this cruise
Itinerary
Killaloe to Athlone
(also available in reverse)
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DAY 1
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Sunday
QUIGLEY'S MARINA TO GLASSON
Guests shall be met at 3.00pm at the
Dublin city centre hotel and transferred
by coach to the Shannon Princess at
Quigley’s Marina. Your Captain
and his crew welcome you on board the
delightful Shannon Princess with Champagne,
Black Velvets or Irish Coffees! Dinner
on board. |
DAY 2
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Monday
QUIGLEY'S MARINA TO ATHLONE
This Morning we begin our cruise around
the beautiful “Inner Lakes”
of Lough Ree and then continue north
to Lough Ree as we explore some of the
365 islands on the lake. We then circle
back to the River Shannon and onto our
mooring in Athlone Town. After lunch
we depart by bus to the “Corlea
Trackway Visitor Centre”. The
centre interprets an Iron Age bog road
which was built in the year 148 BC across the Boglands close to the River Shannon. The oak road is the largest of its kind to have been uncovered in Europe and was excavated over the years by Professor Barry Raferty of University College Dublin.
Dinner on board. |
| DAY 3 |
Tuesday
ATHLONE TO SHANNONBRIDGE
This morning we descend through Athlone
Lock and head south through Europe’s
richest example of “Callow”
landscape. We moor at Clonmacnois ruins,
a famed 6th. Century University and early
Christian settlement. After a visit
to the interpretive centre we lunch
onboard enroute to Shannon Bridge arriving
mid-afternoon to this typical Irish
riverside town. Then we travel by bus
to “Birr Castle” Irelands
Historical Science Centre, home of the
oldest telescope in the world and the
family seat of the Earls of Ross. Dinner
on board. |
| DAY 4 |
Wednesday
SHANNONBRIDGE TO TERRYGLASS
We travel a very pretty stretch of the
Shannon through Meelick lock, pausing
as Portumna swing bridge is opened to
allow the Shannon Princess passage onto
idyllic Lough Derg. We moor at Terryglass
Harbour and enjoy lunch at the Derg
Inn in the village. Time to explore this charming Hamlet before an afternoon excursion to “Leap Castle”, reputed to be Ireland’s most haunted house. You will be greeted by Sean Ryan and his family who will invite you in to their unusual home and Sean, a renowned musician, will tell you the fascinating history of the castle and the part it played in founding the American Constitution. Sean will gladly play a few tunes with possibly the added bonus of being joined by his talented young daughter who will demonstrate her amazing dancing skills. Dinner on board. |
| DAY 5 |
Thursday
TERRYGLASS TO GALWAY TO MOUNTSHANNON
A full day excursion to Galway City,
a lively University City and cultural
centre for Irish speaking regions in
Western Ireland. Visit Galway crystal
factory and a profusion of craft and
linen shops. Lunch on Guinness and oysters
at a traditional Irish pub. Return to
Shannon Princess and set sail through
beautiful Lough Derg passing Forrest
Park as we head for Mountshannon –
a lovely lakeside village perched above
the Lough. Dinner on board. |
| DAY 6 |
Friday
MOUNTSHANNON TO KILLALOE
This morning we set sail through south
Lough Derg and her many Islands rejoining
the River Shannon and entering Killaloe,
once home to the court of the greatest
High King of Ireland, Brian Boru. After
visiting this elegant little town, we
lunch aboard, then set off by private
bus to see a unique project set in the
grounds of Graggaunowen Castle, designed
to bring Bronze Age & Celtic culture
to life. Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard. |
| DAY 7 |
Saturday
KILLALOE TO DUBLIN
Transfer by coach to the Aberdeen Lodge |
| NOTE:The Itinerary above
is subject to change and is in reverse
direction on alternative weeks. |
| Shannon Princess also
offers a Golf Itinerary. Please call
us for more details. |
| Meeting
Point |
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Sunday, 3.00 pm, Dublin City Centre
Hotel |
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